You’ve found an apartment in Germany and signed a rental contract—now you need to take care of a few last things before that apartment can truly be home. From getting internet to registering your address, we have compiled the most important to-dos you’ll need to check off your list. 1. Choose your Internet provider As […]

Wishes made on a shooting star come true. Stepping in dog poop is a lucky surprise! Below is a list of German superstitions: 10 things the Germans believe bring good luck. 1. Dog poop on your shoe? …Hooray! The nice thing about superstitions is they help us find the silver lining during moments […]

This is for all the Germany fans out there: If you ever thought of moving to Germany to push your career, this is your year! 2018 has started off with great news for you: The German unemployment rate is very low and there are plenty of vacancies to fill—there are more than one million open […]

Winters in Germany are generally harsh, but this grey season isn’t all bad – winters mean great German food! In this Guest Post we hear from Christie Dietz, a food & culinary travel writer who explores regional German cuisine and culinary travel in her blog A Sausage Has Two. Here she shares with you the best German […]

In Germany, if you try and wish someone a happy birthday before midnight of their big day, you will be met not with a friendly ‘Danke’, but a sombre ‘That’s bad luck’. And then when it is finally midnight and time to clink glasses in celebration of a birthday, you might notice some intense eye […]

Ready to find your fortune in Germany? Whatever reasons you may have – risking it for love, seeking the adventure or pushing your career – you are about to leave your home country behind: Germany, land of poets and thinkers, of BMW and Mercedes, high living standards and safe work environments, of … – enough! […]

Christmas has come and gone in Germany. The German Christmas markets are closing their doors, the smell of Glühwein is fading form the air, and that means the New Year is nearly upon us! Around the world, a New Year’s Eve means a new beginning, a time to make new resolutions, to look ahead and […]

In previous interviews with Employland, Shyam M. Ramaprasad from Mysore, India, who is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management at the Kühne Logistics University (KLU) in Hamburg shared his experience of preparing for studying in Germany and finding a place to live in Germany. In this interview, he shares […]

An apartment viewing is your chance to leave a lasting impression with the landlord, so that he ultimately decides to give you the flat. Below we have collected tips regarding apartment viewings in Germany, to help you increase your chance of landing your dream apartment. The apartment viewing is your chance to make a good […]

The delicious scents of roasting chestnuts, mulled wine spiced with cinnamon, and wintery pastries slowly fill the streets of cities across the country – it must be Christmas in Germany! Shortly before December begins, the German Christmas season starts up with, festivals and other traditions, but most importantly, special German Christmas dishes, treats, and drinks […]